Floyd Henson Junior High School
Tel:
(618)662-8394
- Floyd Henson Junior High School serves 300 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 21% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 51%.
School Overview
- Floyd Henson Junior High School's student population of 300 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 300 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Floyd Henson Junior High School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Floyd Henson Junior High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.32. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #3230 out of 3,544 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 5% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 26% |
| Black | n/a | 17% |
| White | 94% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.32 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 40% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Flora CUSD 35 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Floyd Henson Junior High School is Flora High School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Carroll Junior High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Flora Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Flora Flora Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 716 students
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Flora, IL 62839
(618)662-2412 0.9 PK-5 716 - Flora Carroll Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 171 students
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Flora, IN 46929
(574)967-4157 1.0 7-8 171 - Flora Flora High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 372 students
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Flora, IL 62839
(618)662-8316 1.2 9-12 372 - Clay City Clay City Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 204 students
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(618)676-1431 6.2 PK-5 204 - Clay City Clay City High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 50 students
6.4 miles
Po Box 542
Clay City, IL 62824
(618)676-1522 6.4 9-12 50
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